The Typhoon Shanshan (200018)

The SummaryTyphoon Shanshan (international code 200018) is a 2000 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Super Typhoon, max wind 69m/s, minimum central pressure 925hPa, not in China Landfall, 2000-09-24 was numbered off, recorded 36 track points.

Typhoon Shanshan, international code 200018, international name SHANSHAN, 2000 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2000-09-15 18:00:00, ended: 2000-09-24 12:00:00. Peak intensity: Super Typhoon, minimum central pressure: 925 hPa, max wind: 69m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Shanshan

Typhoon Shanshan at 2000-09-15 18:00:00 at 15.1°N, 178°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 69 m/s (~248 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 925hPa, recorded at 2000-09-21 18:00:00.

2000-09-24 12:00:00 After, Typhoon Shanshan gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2000-09-24 12:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 36 track points.

Characteristics of Typhoon Shanshan

Track Track and Moving Features

Typhoon Shanshan (200018)'s life history begins at the International Date Change Line near the ocean area. From 15 September 2000 at 18 am at 15.1°N, 178°E formed Nameless, its initial phase Moving slowly and slightly W-folded, until September 17 at 06 am reached the most W-side Position14.5°N, 173.6°E. Then, the system shifted toward NW, and gradually accelerated.

It is worth noting that after the Typhoon reached the most N-end W-side pole point (23.5°N, 165.3°E) at 18 on September 21, the path showed a noticeable turn toward feature. Since then, Moving direction changed to NE toward, the length value re-enlarged, from 165.3°E toward E returned to 176.7°E, the latitude also continued toward N extended to 38.9°N. During the entire life cycle, Typhoon Shanshan did not landfall any land, has always been active on the open ocean surface, and finally at September 24 at the higher latitude sea area weakened.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of Intensity changes, Shanshan presents a typical “fast enhancement – peak maintenance – gradual weakening” process. The system was intensified into Tropical Storm in the morning of September 18 by Nameless, then crossed the Severe Tropical Storm, Typhoon and Super Typhoon levels for 48 hours in a row. September 20 at 06 am, wind speed has reached 51m/s, Go to Super Typhoon line; by September 21 at 18 pm, max wind climbed to peak 69m/s, this time at 23.5°N, 165.3°E, marking its intensity peak.

Shanshan's peak intensity (69m/s) in 2000 compared to the same name in History was significantly higher at 2018 Shanshan (Severe Typhoon) and 2013 Shanshan (Tropical Storm). While Shanshan also reached Super Typhoon level (minimum air pressure 935hPa) in 2024, Shanshan in 2000 showed an extremely high wind speed of 69m/s. As a landfall-free telescope Super Typhoon, its complete development portfolio provides an important sample for the study of the intensity of Northwest Pacific Telescope Typhoon.

Typhoon Shanshan routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2000-09-15 18:00:0015.1°N178°ENameless10-
2000-09-16 06:00:0014.6°N176.4°ENameless10-
2000-09-16 18:00:0014.3°N174.9°ENameless10-
2000-09-17 06:00:0014.5°N173.6°ENameless101004
2000-09-17 18:00:0014.8°N172.5°ENameless151004
2000-09-18 06:00:0015.8°N171.5°ESevere Tropical Storm251002
2000-09-18 18:00:0016.2°N170.3°ESevere Tropical Storm28990
2000-09-19 06:00:0017.3°N169.9°ETyphoon 33980
2000-09-19 18:00:0019.2°N169.8°ESevere Typhoon46960
2000-09-20 06:00:0020.3°N167.9°ESuper Typhoon51945
2000-09-20 18:00:0021.3°N166.7°ESuper Typhoon64935
2000-09-21 06:00:0022.3°N165.9°ESuper Typhoon66930
2000-09-21 18:00:0023.5°N165.3°ESuper Typhoon69925
2000-09-22 06:00:0024.9°N165.3°ESuper Typhoon66925
2000-09-22 18:00:0026.6°N166.1°ESuper Typhoon56940
2000-09-23 06:00:0028.8°N167.1°ESevere Typhoon48950
2000-09-23 18:00:0030.7°N169.2°ETyphoon 38960
2000-09-24 06:00:0035.2°N173.9°ESevere Tropical Storm30960
2000-09-24 12:00:0038.9°N176.7°ESevere Tropical Storm30-

Sampled rows shown; all 36 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Shanshan is the second typhoon in the year 2000.

The international code for Typhoon Shanshan is 200018, which is the 18th Typhoon of 2000, and the international name is SHANSHAN.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Shanshan?

Typhoon Shanshan peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 69m/s, minimum central pressure 925 hPa.

Typhoon Shanshan Landfall.

According to records, Typhoon Shanshan is not in our coastal Landfall.

Where can I view typhoon Shanshan's live track map?

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Shanshan's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200018.

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